The What, Where, When: 19 September
WHAT: Stirling Film Festival. Explore the festival which hosts around 50 events at 20 different locations. This includes art exhibitions, theatre and children's performances and a mini street food festival to keep you going throughout the days' entertainment.
WHERE: Various Locations, Scotland www.stirlingfrindge.com
WHEN: 19-28 September
WHAT: Ramsbottom Festival. Join in the family fun festival at this three day festival! Headliners include; Levellers, British Sea Power and Soul II Soul.
WHERE: Ramsbottom Cricket Club, Bury, BL0 0BS, Greater Manchester www.ramsbottomfestival.com
WHEN: 19-21 September
WHAT: Moonriders: London 2 Brighton Night cycle. The 13 mile bike ride takes place throughout the night to raise money for the ActionChallenge series.
WHERE: London to Brighton www.moonriders.co.uk
WHEN: 20 September
WHAT:British National Trampoline and Tumbling Championships. Gymnasts from various disciplines from under 17 up to senior competitors are set to compete in this national event.
WHERE: Echo Arena, Monarchs Quay, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4FP www.british-gymnastics.org
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Affordable Art Fair- Bristol. Bristol will welcome affordable and accessible art this Autumn at the Affordable Art Fair. The fair gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy art and if you fancy, become an owner of an original piece of work.
WHERE: Brunel's Old Station, The Passenger Shed, Station Approach, Bristol BS1 6QH www.affordableartfair.co.uk
WHEN: 19-21 September
WHAT: Land Rover Owner International Show. The weekend attracts around 20,000 visitors to exhibit vehicle auctions, restoration projects and arena displays.
WHERE: East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE www.lroshow.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Southport Airshow. This popular family event attracts over 80,000 spectators of the jets, memorial flights, rescue re-enactments, parachute jumping and wing walking that are featured over the weekend.
WHERE: Southport Beach, Promenade, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1QX www.visitsouthport.com/whats-on/southport-air-show-p139433
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival. The festival with live music and entertainment promotes the best in local produce.
WHERE: various venues, Hastings, East Sussex www.visit1066country.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: World Gurning Championships. Held at the Egremont Crab Fair (one of the oldest fairs in the world) this bizarre championship consists of 50 competitors aiming to pull the most grotesque face.
WHERE: Market Hall, Egremont, Cumbria CA22 2DQ www.egremontcrabfair.com
WHEN: 20 September
WHAT: Great Gorilla Run, London. The 8km fun run raises money for the Gorilla Organisation, a charity dedicated to helping save a species that is on the brink of extinction.
WHERE: Various locations, London www.greatgorillarun.org/
WHEN: 20 September
WHAT: Bournmouth Pavillion Wedding Show. The 2014 Bournemouth Pavilion Wedding Show, which is now in its 20th year, is the ultimate wedding planning event taking place in the region this autumn.
WHERE: The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU www.bic.co.uk
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Alternative Parenting Show. This show offers expert advice into the raising of a child in a single-sex or single- parent family. It also offers an insight as to how to begin making the dream of a family of this kind a reality.
WHERE: Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA www.alternativeparenting.co.uk
WHEN: 20 September
WHAT: Abergavenny Food Fetival. With over 200 market stalls to explore and celebrity chefs to hand; this festival is for any food lover! You will also be able to enjoy over 60 demonstrations and talks throughout the weekend.
WHERE: Market Hall, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
Stirling Film Festival
WHAT: Scottish Braves Chilli Fiesta. This unique event provides an opportunity to taste chilli products from all over the world. Can you take the heat?
WHERE: Chilli Fest, Scone Place, Perth, Scotland, PH2 6BD www.chillifest.net
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: The CRUISE Show- Birmingham. This weekend, Birmingham holds the only consumer exhibition of its kind in the UK, to help visitors plan the perfect cruising holiday.
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.cruisingshow.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Doors Open Day- Glasgow. Scotland's largest free annual architectural event sees free access given to over 1,000 unique, unusual, modern or ancient buildings that are normally closed to the public or charge admission
WHERE: Various Venues, Glasgow www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Euro Militaire. This is an internationally renowned exhibition of military modellers. Displays included stands featuring modelling equipment and displays of famous battles.
WHERE: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ www.euromilitaire.co.uk
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: National Drag Racing Competition. Spectators are in for the treat of viewing a range of racing types. From cars to dragsters, there is something for any automobile fan.
WHERE: Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Northamptonshire, NN29 7XA www.santapod.co.uk
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Autumn Speed Final. Held at the oldest motorsport venue in the world, this two day meet celebrates the end of the season.
WHERE: Shelsley Walsh Hill, Shelsey Walsh, Worcester, WR6 6RP www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: North Wales International Music Festival. This classical music festival brings international artists to perform to around 4,500 spectators.
WHERE: St Asaph Cathedral, St Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0RD www.nwimf.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: British Food Fortnight. One of the largest participation events bringing the best of British to the world with food promotions in 40,000+ shops, pubs and restaurants and fun food events around the country.
WHERE: Nationwide www.lovebritishfood.co.uk
WHEN: 20 September- 5 October
WHAT: Feast Automata. Fortnum & Mason teams London's Royal College of Art to launch a unique automata project. The students were given the task of creating automata on the theme of Fortnum& Mason's favourite thing- Feasting! Discover 'The Egg Topper' and the 'Knickerbocker Glorifier' displayed at the Piccadilly store!
WHERE: First Floor, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London, W1A 1ER www.fortnumandmason.com
WHEN: Until 28 September
WHAT: Joyce Didonato Artist Spotlight. The American mezzo-soprano launches holds a wonderful evening of Italian arias from the golden ages of bel canto. Accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Joyce has been described by The New York Times as "the perfect 21st century diva" and this concert promises to be a dazzling celebration of her voice.
WHERE: The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk
WHEN: 25 September
WHAT: Bag it. Beat it. This British Heart Foundation campaign has seen numerous celebrity support include donations from Cilla Black, Warwick Davis, Louisa Zissman and Jack Dee just to name a few. It encourages people to donate people to bag up their unwanted items and give them to their local BHF store. Items donated will help raise money to fund life-saving heart research, helping over 40,000 little heroes continue to fight congenital heart disease.
WHERE: Nationwide www.bhf.org.uk/bagit
WHEN: Until end of September
WHAT: Pop Up Vintage Fair. Get ready for the Autumn season with a wide range of vintage ladieswear, faux & vintage fur coats & jackets, men's sheepskin coats, Burberry raincoats, denim, leather and tweed jackets.
WHERE: Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, London E1 6EW www.popupvintagefairs.co.uk
WHEN: 20 September
WHERE: Various Locations, Scotland www.stirlingfrindge.com
WHEN: 19-28 September
WHAT: Ramsbottom Festival. Join in the family fun festival at this three day festival! Headliners include; Levellers, British Sea Power and Soul II Soul.
WHERE: Ramsbottom Cricket Club, Bury, BL0 0BS, Greater Manchester www.ramsbottomfestival.com
WHEN: 19-21 September
WHAT: Moonriders: London 2 Brighton Night cycle. The 13 mile bike ride takes place throughout the night to raise money for the ActionChallenge series.
WHERE: London to Brighton www.moonriders.co.uk
WHEN: 20 September
WHAT:British National Trampoline and Tumbling Championships. Gymnasts from various disciplines from under 17 up to senior competitors are set to compete in this national event.
WHERE: Echo Arena, Monarchs Quay, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4FP www.british-gymnastics.org
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Affordable Art Fair- Bristol. Bristol will welcome affordable and accessible art this Autumn at the Affordable Art Fair. The fair gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy art and if you fancy, become an owner of an original piece of work.
WHERE: Brunel's Old Station, The Passenger Shed, Station Approach, Bristol BS1 6QH www.affordableartfair.co.uk
WHEN: 19-21 September
WHAT: Land Rover Owner International Show. The weekend attracts around 20,000 visitors to exhibit vehicle auctions, restoration projects and arena displays.
WHERE: East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE www.lroshow.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Southport Airshow. This popular family event attracts over 80,000 spectators of the jets, memorial flights, rescue re-enactments, parachute jumping and wing walking that are featured over the weekend.
WHERE: Southport Beach, Promenade, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1QX www.visitsouthport.com/whats-on/southport-air-show-p139433
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival. The festival with live music and entertainment promotes the best in local produce.
WHERE: various venues, Hastings, East Sussex www.visit1066country.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: World Gurning Championships. Held at the Egremont Crab Fair (one of the oldest fairs in the world) this bizarre championship consists of 50 competitors aiming to pull the most grotesque face.
WHERE: Market Hall, Egremont, Cumbria CA22 2DQ www.egremontcrabfair.com
WHEN: 20 September
WHAT: Great Gorilla Run, London. The 8km fun run raises money for the Gorilla Organisation, a charity dedicated to helping save a species that is on the brink of extinction.
WHERE: Various locations, London www.greatgorillarun.org/
WHEN: 20 September
WHAT: Bournmouth Pavillion Wedding Show. The 2014 Bournemouth Pavilion Wedding Show, which is now in its 20th year, is the ultimate wedding planning event taking place in the region this autumn.
WHERE: The Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU www.bic.co.uk
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Alternative Parenting Show. This show offers expert advice into the raising of a child in a single-sex or single- parent family. It also offers an insight as to how to begin making the dream of a family of this kind a reality.
WHERE: Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA www.alternativeparenting.co.uk
WHEN: 20 September
WHAT: Abergavenny Food Fetival. With over 200 market stalls to explore and celebrity chefs to hand; this festival is for any food lover! You will also be able to enjoy over 60 demonstrations and talks throughout the weekend.
WHERE: Market Hall, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
Stirling Film FestivalWHAT: Scottish Braves Chilli Fiesta. This unique event provides an opportunity to taste chilli products from all over the world. Can you take the heat?
WHERE: Chilli Fest, Scone Place, Perth, Scotland, PH2 6BD www.chillifest.net
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: The CRUISE Show- Birmingham. This weekend, Birmingham holds the only consumer exhibition of its kind in the UK, to help visitors plan the perfect cruising holiday.
WHERE: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.cruisingshow.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Doors Open Day- Glasgow. Scotland's largest free annual architectural event sees free access given to over 1,000 unique, unusual, modern or ancient buildings that are normally closed to the public or charge admission
WHERE: Various Venues, Glasgow www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Euro Militaire. This is an internationally renowned exhibition of military modellers. Displays included stands featuring modelling equipment and displays of famous battles.
WHERE: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2DZ www.euromilitaire.co.uk
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: National Drag Racing Competition. Spectators are in for the treat of viewing a range of racing types. From cars to dragsters, there is something for any automobile fan.
WHERE: Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Northamptonshire, NN29 7XA www.santapod.co.uk
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: Autumn Speed Final. Held at the oldest motorsport venue in the world, this two day meet celebrates the end of the season.
WHERE: Shelsley Walsh Hill, Shelsey Walsh, Worcester, WR6 6RP www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: North Wales International Music Festival. This classical music festival brings international artists to perform to around 4,500 spectators.
WHERE: St Asaph Cathedral, St Asaph, Denbighshire, LL17 0RD www.nwimf.com
WHEN: 20-21 September
WHAT: British Food Fortnight. One of the largest participation events bringing the best of British to the world with food promotions in 40,000+ shops, pubs and restaurants and fun food events around the country.
WHERE: Nationwide www.lovebritishfood.co.uk
WHEN: 20 September- 5 October
WHAT: Feast Automata. Fortnum & Mason teams London's Royal College of Art to launch a unique automata project. The students were given the task of creating automata on the theme of Fortnum& Mason's favourite thing- Feasting! Discover 'The Egg Topper' and the 'Knickerbocker Glorifier' displayed at the Piccadilly store!
WHERE: First Floor, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London, W1A 1ER www.fortnumandmason.com
WHEN: Until 28 September
WHAT: Joyce Didonato Artist Spotlight. The American mezzo-soprano launches holds a wonderful evening of Italian arias from the golden ages of bel canto. Accompanied by the Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, Joyce has been described by The New York Times as "the perfect 21st century diva" and this concert promises to be a dazzling celebration of her voice.
WHERE: The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS www.barbican.org.uk
WHEN: 25 September
WHAT: Bag it. Beat it. This British Heart Foundation campaign has seen numerous celebrity support include donations from Cilla Black, Warwick Davis, Louisa Zissman and Jack Dee just to name a few. It encourages people to donate people to bag up their unwanted items and give them to their local BHF store. Items donated will help raise money to fund life-saving heart research, helping over 40,000 little heroes continue to fight congenital heart disease.
WHERE: Nationwide www.bhf.org.uk/bagit
WHEN: Until end of September
WHAT: Pop Up Vintage Fair. Get ready for the Autumn season with a wide range of vintage ladieswear, faux & vintage fur coats & jackets, men's sheepskin coats, Burberry raincoats, denim, leather and tweed jackets.
WHERE: Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, London E1 6EW www.popupvintagefairs.co.uk
WHEN: 20 September